# Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken & Rotini Pasta

Rich, velvety, and loaded with savory garlic-Parmesan flavor, this comforting pasta dish features tender chicken and rotini in a creamy sauce that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or a rustic Christmas Eve meal.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 oz (340g) rotini pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- to taste Salt
- to taste black pepper
- 0.5 cup frozen peas or spinach
- Fresh parsley

## Instructions

1. Cook rotini in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
4. Remove from skillet and set aside.
5. Reduce heat to medium.
6. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
7. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
8. Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then add heavy cream and Italian seasoning.
9. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
10. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
11. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
12. Add cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the creamy sauce.
13. Stir in peas or spinach now if using.
14. Simmer 2–3 more minutes, letting everything heat through and flavors meld.
15. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

## Equipment

- large skillet

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=1783608699004359
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4cdda8cf-6c51-4dff-b44c-59db5c0860d8
- Extracted: 2026-01-11

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